A new report indicates the energy savings sector is seeing big employment growth over the year. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Two television ads with conflicting perspectives on criminal justice reform are now on air from Governor Edwards and GOP challenger Eddie Rispone. Kevin Barnhart has the details.
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An LSU politics professors gives Republicans just over a twenty percent chance to win a Legislative supermajority in the upcomming election. Matt Doyle has the story.
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China purchases 67 million dollars’ worth of US soybeans and exempts the product from a new set of tariffs set to take effect this month as a sign of goodwill in ongoing trade negotiations.
Louisiana Soybean Grain Research and Promotion Board Chairman Charles Canatella says it’s great news for one of the state’s biggest crops.
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In exchange, the US will delay the onset of a new set of tariffs on China until October 15th.
Canatella says it’s a substantial purchase that brings a lot of hope to Louisiana growers that a long term deal could get done.
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The Chinese have agreed to purchase 204,000 tons of beans as the two nations reengage trade talks this week. Canatella says it’s a great first step, but they’ve gotten their hopes up before…
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President Trump has indicated he may be willing to settle for an interim deal that addresses some of the US’s long term issues while continuing to work on others.
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Employment in energy efficiency is up 6.3% from 2017 to 2018, much faster than the national average growth rate of 3.4%. Policy Director at E for the Future Pat Stanton says those jobs range over various sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and services to track and lower energy consumption.
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More than 2,700 businesses focus on energy efficiency. The growth means now over 22,000 people work in energy efficiency. Stanton highlights the role of elected officials in striving for energy efficiency.
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Stanton says there are various perks to energy efficiency, but the one that gets lots of attention are the monetary savings.
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Governor Edwards and GOP candidate Eddie Rispone have produced conflicting campaign ads focusing on the current administration’s handling of criminal justice reform. Rispone’s ad paints a picture of bad criminals now free due to the reform.
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Rispone’s ad says between the sanctuary city status of New Orleans and criminals not serving whole sentences, Louisiana is a hub of lawlessness.
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Edwards’ ad says accusations that his criminal justice reform legislation is bad for the state not true and uses several law enforcement professionals to make the case.
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Edwards’ ad touts that criminal justice reform is making Louisiana safer, is receiving bipartisan support as well as the thumbs up from law enforcement and business leaders.
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Outside of the hotly contested governor’s race, Louisiana politicos are keeping a close eye on the legislative contests to see whether Republicans can get a 70-seat supermajority in the House.
LSU Assistant Professor of Political Communication Mike Henderson says the state’s gradual deep redshift gives Republicans a solid opportunity to have the votes to override vetoes in the House.
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The winner of the 2019 races will be in the driver’s seat for 2021 redistricting.
Democrats abandoned four of their seats after qualifying, and three former Independent seats have uncontested Republicans. The GOP needs to flip five Dem or Independent seats for the supermajority.
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Henderson says the four districts to watch are the 18th in Livonia, the 62nd in Jackson, and the 75th in Bogalusa, while keeping Franklin Foil’s old seat, the 70th in Baton Rouge.
Henderson says a supermajority is no guarantee of legislative success, but if Governor Edwards returns to office in 2020 then it’s their best bet to be able to pursue their agenda.
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The Ragin Cajuns are at Ohio this Saturday, one final tuneup before UL-Lafayette begins Sun Belt Play on September 28th against Georgia Southern. After giving up 38 points in a season-opening loss to Mississippi State, the Cajuns have allowed just 21 points total in wins over Liberty and Texas Southern. Coach Billy Napier…
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The Cajuns are coming off a 77-6 win over Texas Southern. Napier says he’s seeing good development from several players
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It was a little surprising to see Northwestern State score two touchdowns against LSU’s defense last Saturday. But safety Jacoby Steven says once they woke up, they made the proper adjustments and they understand the mistakes that were made
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Linebacker Patrick Queen says communication was the key to a better performance in the second half
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